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by His Holiness Caitanya Swami His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami • • • Dear devotees, Please accept my best wishes. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. BOOKS: By His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Thank you for participating so nicely in Srila Prabhupada’s Bhaktivedanta College of Education and Culture, and going Ÿ Bhagavad-gita As It Is deeply into his books. Ÿ Srimad-Bhagavatam (18 volumes with disciples) Ÿ Sri Caitanya-caritamrta (9 volumes) Ÿ The Nectar of Devotion By doing so you are connecting strongly with Srila Prabhupada, Ÿ Krishna, The Supreme Personality of Godhead even though he is not physically present with us. You are Ÿ Teachings of Lord Caitanya developing a relationship with him, and that will help you so much Ÿ Sri Isopanisad in your progress in Krishna consciousness. Srila Bhaktivinoda Ÿ The Nectar of Instruction Thakura wrote about Haridas Thakura: Ÿ Easy Journey to Other Planets Ÿ Krishna Consciousness: The Topmost Yoga System Ÿ Perfect Questions, Perfect Answers He reasons ill who tells that Vaisnavas die When thou art living Ÿ Teachings of Lord Kapila, the Son of Devahuti still in sound! The Vaisnavas die to live, and living try To spread Ÿ Transcendental Teachings of Prahlada Maharaja the holy name around! Ÿ Dialectic Spiritualism Ÿ Teachings of Queen Kunti So, while it is natural for us to be sorrowful that Srila Prabhupada Krishna, the Reservoir of Pleasure Ÿ has passed away, we can know for sure that he will never pass Ÿ The Science of Self-Realization Ÿ The Path of Perfection away, for he is “living still in sound.” As he himself said, “I will Ÿ Search for Liberation never die. I will live forever in my books.” We need to study his Ÿ Life Comes from Life words and then put them into practice in our lives, and then we Ÿ The Perfection of Yoga will be able to become perfect in devotional service. Ÿ Beyond Birth and Death On the Way to Krishna Ÿ It is our hope that in the days and years to come, everyone will Ÿ Raja-vidya: The King of Knowledge Ÿ Elevation to Krishna Consciousness come to remember Srila Prabhupada in the same way that Ÿ Krishna Consciousness: The Matchless Gift he remembered his spiritual master: “He lives forever by his Ÿ The -bhakti- (with disciples) divine instructions, and the follower lives with him.” Now it is Ÿ A Second Chance your opportunity. You are becoming knowledgeable about Srila Ÿ The Journey to Self-Discovery Prabhupada’s teachings. Now take them into your heart in the The Laws of Nature Ÿ form of acting on them and basing your life on them. Ÿ Dharma: The Way of Transcendence Ÿ Renunciation Through Wisdom Ÿ Geetar-gan (Bengali) Hoping this meets you well. Ÿ Vairagya-vidya (Bengali) Ÿ Buddhi-yoga (Bengali) Your servant, Ÿ Bhakti-ratna-boli (Bengali) Ÿ Back To Godhead Magazines Bhakti Caitanya Swami ] Excerpts from His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupadas’ Books and Letters Ascending Process of Knowledge Understand God by Becoming A Devotee “ s long as one is within the limited jurisdiction of Afruitive activities or is involved in mental speculation, o it is very nice movement, Krishna consciousness, to he may perhaps be eligible to study or teach the theoretical “ Sunderstand yourself, first of all. Then you understand knowledge of -sutra, but he cannot understand the what is God, and as soon as you know God, then you supreme, eternal, transcendental (completely liberated) become a fit candidate to go back to home, back to God. vibration of Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, That is stated in the Bhagavad-gita, janma karma me divyam Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare yo janati tattvatah [Bg. 4.9]. Anyone who knows Me, God Hare. One who has achieved perfection in chanting the says, anyone who knows God, in Truth, then what is the transcendental Hare Krishna vibration does not have result? The brahmana, tyaktva deham punar janma naiti, to separately learn the philosophy of Vedanta-sutra. after giving up this body, he does not enter another According to the teachings of Caitanya Mahaprabhu, the material body. Then what happens to him? Tyaktva deham bona fide spiritual master, those who do punar janma naiti mam eti [Bg. 4.9], not understand the transcendental he comes back to Me. So try to vibration as being nondifferent from understand Krishna. Your life will the Supreme and who try to become be successful. Your life will be Mayavadi philosophers or experts in successful. We are giving a great Vedanta-sutra are all fools. Studying contribution to the human society, Vedanta-sutra by one’s own efforts (the to understand God or Krishna. ascending process of knowledge) is This is Krishna consciousness another sign of foolishness. He who movement. So you can understand has attained a taste for chanting the God by becoming a devotee. That transcendental vibration, however, is not very difficult task. You can actually attains the conclusion of become devotee in two ways. Vedanta.” (TLC 18: The Conversations It is not difficult. You can study all these Vedic literatures, The Essence of All scientific Vedic literature, you can Vedic Literature understand. But, another method is open for everyone. Chant Hare “ o the Bhagavad-gita is the essence Krishna, that’s all. If you simply Sof all Vedic literatures because, chant this mantra, Hare Krishna, after all, Vedic literature means vedais ca Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, sarvair aham eva vedyah [Bg. 15.15], to Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, understand Krishna, the Absolute Truth, Rama Rama, Hare Hare.” the Supreme Personality of Godhead. (Lecture Bhagavad-gita 4.1 - That is the purpose of Vedic study. So the Delhi, November 10, 1971) ] Supreme Personality Himself is giving the knowledge of the Supreme by Himself, personally. Therefore we are preaching this Bhagavad-gita as it is, Krishna consciousness. And the Study My Books Very easiest method is to chant Krishna’s name. Easiest method. It is recommended. It is not our manufacture.” Carefully (Lecture Bhagavad-gita 7.9-100- Bombay, February 24, So if you study my books very carefully, then I am 1974) ] “ Ssure you will find out the means for applying this Krishna Consciousness philosophy in all spheres of life. If You Want To Know There is no limitation. Simply it requires a little common Me, Read My Books sense practicality. The main point is that Krishna is the center of all activities, whatever is going on. Whatever “Srila Prabhupada: ‘Whatever I have wanted to say, the activity may be, if Krishna is the center, that is all I have said in my books. If I live, I will say right. The details simply require a little common sense.” something more. If you want to know me, read my books.’” (Letter to: Amarendra Dasa - Calcutta January 31, 1972)] (TKG: Srila Prabhupada’s Final Days, June 9, 1977) ]

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Namamrta students from Manila Japa session in progress Skits - different types of japa EXPERIENCE A FOUR DAY PROGRAM - Inter-dependent sadhu-sanga - Power-point slides, discussion sessions from Srila Prabhupada’s Books - Natural inspirations for improved sadhana - Practical exercises for internal spiritual committments - Street Harinama with Book Distribution as part of one day for +2hours - +Sixty-four rounds of Japa day Japa around Tulasi Maharani Street Harinama - Attending Aratiks with Kirtanas - and Sumptuous Prasadam!

Facilitators: His Holiness Bhakti Brhat Bhagavata Swami & Nrsimhananda Dasa

For more information contact: [email protected] Ecstatic aratik and kirtan program Sumptuous prasadam Book distribution on Harinama

6 • BHAKTIVEDANTA JOURNAL 2010 Bhaktivedanta College of Education and Culture AROUND THE WORLD

“Precise and clear explantions. The flow of Srila Prabhupada’s teachings wonderfully enter the heart” - Stefina Tukker, Halifax

Houston – Children’s Class In Progress

“ Wow! The best program that I have attended in this lifetime!” Rukmini Priya Devi Dasi, Manila

Manila – Bhaki Sadacara Class

“Powerful inspiration for my chanting and my overall saddhana. It was introspective, inter- active, light-hearted and also provided many ways to improve the quality of my chanting to develop a relationship with Sri Nama Prabhu.” Krsnacandra Dasa, Mauritius Mayapur – Bhakti Sadacar Students

“Cleared my doubts and bad habits before I could voice them and helped me deepen my relationship with the Supreme Lord Sri Krishna through His holy names.” Leanne Pillay, Johanneburg

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BHAKTIVEDANTA JOURNAL 2010 • 7 “Revealing! The program made me aware how not to miss the real point of this human life and to cherish this gift that Srila Prabhu- pada so mercifully benedicted us with.” Nqobile Simelane, Pretoria

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“The 64 rounds day made me realize how truly valuable the Holy Name is and how fortunate I am to have it.” Recha Grover, Toronto

Mauritius - Bhakti Sastri Examination

“Heart-penetrating course which will now help me to properly and nicely represent ISKCON” Mandakini Hannen, Mayapur

Toronto – 64 Rounds Day

“The Bhakti-Sadacara Course greatly helped me to look within and to make committments in Krishna conscious- ness for my spiritual progress” Sherryann Birjasingh, Trinidad

Mauritius– Graduation Ceremony

“Revelation after revelation. I could never understand Srila Prabhupada’s philosophy in such a deep manner by self-study.” Yamuna Singh, Durban

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8 • BHAKTIVEDANTA JOURNAL 2010 BCEC - An International CONTACT ADDRESSES

Spiritual College JOHANNESBURG (Global Office) The Bhaktivedanta College of Education and Culture (BCEC) was Nrsimhananda Dasa founded in July 1991 in Durban, South Africa. Bhakti Brhat Bhagavata Bhaktivedanta College of Education Swami formed the BCEC under the instructions and guidance of His and Culture Holiness . The college is a forum to discuss and relish P.O. Box 815 the translations and purports of the books of His Divine Grace A.C. Lenasia Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Gauteng am suggesting the following examinations: Bhakti-sastri: (for all brahmanas) “Ibased on Bhagavad-gita, Sri Isopanisad, The Nectar of Devotion, The Nectar 1820 of Instruction, and all the small paperbacks. Bhakti-vaibhava: the above plus first South Africa six Cantos of Srimad-Bhagavatam. Bhakti-vedanta: the above plus cantos 7-12 Srimad-Bhagavatam. Bhakti-sarvabhauma: the above plus Caitanya-caritamrta. Phone: +27 (11) 675-0684 These titles can correspond to entrance BA, MA, Ph.D. So just consider how to organize this Institute. At Mayapur we shall finalize everything.” Cell: +27 (83) 5511550 – Srila Prabhupada, January 10, 1976 e-mail: [email protected]

All All Adult Total Year Children’s Classes Number Of Certificates Certificates Students 2010 1991 – 48 48 1990 1992 32 73 105 1993 42 174 216 2009 1994 81 223 304 1751 1995 99 326 425 1996 64 307 371 2008 1997 83 629 712 2004 1565 1998 146 868 1014 1228 1999 168 888 1056 224 737 961 2003 2000 1056 1102 244 954 2001 710 1014 1999 2002 204 639 843 1998 961 954 2003 211 891 1102 2000 2001 843 2004 266 962 1228 2005 872 2007 2005 276 592 868 2002 868 2006 191 635 826 826 2007 225 647 872 2006 2008 342 1223 1565 2009 461 1290 1751 712 2010 351 1639 1990 1997 TOTAL 3710 13501 17211

425 371 1995 Graduates 1996 304 1994 Progression 216 1993

105 1992 48 1991

BHAKTIVEDANTA JOURNAL 2010• 9 Directorate Staff 2010 DURBAN HOUSTON Ramachandra Dasa Bharti Mataji Co-International Directors: H.H. Bhakti Brhat Bhagavata Swami (GRS) H.H. Damodara Sharana Dasa Tulsi Maharani Devi Dasi Harsha Mataji Ananda Mayi Devi Dasi Guru Bhakti Devi Dasi Vidura Dasa Rekha Mataji Nrsimhananda Dasa (BCS) Ananda Vrindavana Dasi Guru Priya Devi Dasi Vrajalaxmi Devi Dasi Chairman - Board of Examiner: H.H. Bhakti Caitanya Swami (ACBSP) Anuradha Dasi Harilila Dasa Vrajaraj Dasa Balgopal Dasa Lila Manjari Devi Dasi Vrajarani Devi Dasi PIETERMARITZBURG Director - Canada: H.H. Bhakti Brhat Bhagavata Swami (GRS) Jaisacinandan Dasa Prasanatma Dasa Vrndavan Krishna Dasa Jaisacinandan Dasa Krishna Prasad Dasa Radha Krishna Dasa Krsni Devi Dasi [email protected] Krsni Devi Dasi Babbea Sakund Lokabandhu Dasa Lokabandhu Dasa Kamlesh Chawla Nishtha Raghunatha Bhatta Dasa Director - USA: Radha Krishna Dasa (TKG) Madhumangal Dasa Narmada Dasi JOHANNESBURG MAYAPUR [email protected] Nitai Dasa Krishna Balaram Dasa H.H. Bhakti Brhat- PRETORIA Directors - India: H.H. Bhakti Brhat Bhagavata Swami (GRS) Prabhanu Dasa Madri Dasi Bhagavata Swami Nrsimhananda Dasa Pundarika Vidyanidhi Dasa Nrsimhananda Dasa Suresvara Dasa Janmastami Dasa (SDG) Radha Giridhari Dasa SAN DIEGO Radha Vallabha Dasa MANILA Dravida Dasa [email protected] Raghava Pandit Dasa H.H. Bhakti Brhat- MONTREAL Vrajabasi Dasa Raghunatha Bhatta Dasa Bhagavata Swami H.H. Bhakti Brhat- Director - Ireland: Karunesvari Devi Dasi Ramanujacarya Dasa H.H. Janananda Goswami Bhagavata Swami TRINIDAD Rasa Mandala Devi Dasi Sridhama Dasa H.H. Bhakti Brhat- [email protected] Sankirtana Dasa MAURITIUS NAIROBI Bhagavata Swami Director - Kenya: Umapati Dasa (GKG) Shankarlal Dasa H.H. Bhakti Caitanya Swami H.H. Bhakti Brhat- Triveni Dasi H.H. Bhakti Brhat- Bhagavata Swami [email protected] Vibhu Caitanya Dasa Bhagavata Swami Draupadi Rani Devi Dasi VANCOUVER Ajay Caitanya Dasa Karuna Ras Dasa H.H. Bhakti Brhat- Director - Mauritius: Ajay Caitanya Dasa (BCS) Lognath Maharaj Bhava Bhakti Devi Dasi Madhava Dasa Bhagavata Swami Roshnee Chandanram Chitsukhananda Dasa Nand Balaram Dasa Vrndavana Vinodini Dasi [email protected] Hari Vani Devi Dasi Natvara Dasa GUYANA Krishna Dasa Rukma Dasa Director - Philippines: Sridama Dasa (GDS) H.H. Bhakti Brhat- Krishna-candra Dasa Sacinandan Dasa Bhagavata Swami Krsna Mayi Devi Dasi Sri Gauranga Dasa [email protected] Nara Narayan Dasa Director - South Africa: Nrsimhananda Dasa (BCS) HALIFAX Nitya Kishori Devi Dasi Bhaktin Atrayee H.H. Bhakti Brhat- Nitya Rupa Devi Dasi Bhaktin Hinal [email protected] Bhagavata Swami Premananda Dasa Bhaktin Manisha Raghava Pandit Dasa Bhaktin Snehal Courses Offered For Children

Fun filled strategies to present Vedic Culture to children, insulating them against the some what decadent society that we are living in. Through the medium of music, drama, debates, quizzes and games, children will now be able to study the ancient wisdom of the . The first level will offer preparatory lessons for juniors in motor skills etc. in keeping with the academic requirements. However the syllabus is also designed to simultaneously teach them to always remember Krishna and never forget Him. Children enrolling in this course will also be afforded an opportunity to learn lessons in morality that is resultant in them imbibing Vedic teachings.

No. Course Levels/ Age Group No. of Lessons 1. Bhakti-pauganda Certificate (Five Levels : 5-10 years) 25 sessions per year at 1 hour per week 1. Bhakti-pauganda Certificate - Festivals of India - Part One - Vegetarianism and a Non-Violent World - Krishna Kills the Demons & Our Material Desires Gopala Class (Age 5-6 years) Mukunda Class (Age 6-7 years) - Devotional Practices - Part One - Vaishnava Behavior Damodar Class (Age 9-10 years) - Who Am I? - Animals in the Vedas - Vaishnava Behavior - Srila Prabhupada - Lord Caitanya’s Childhood Pastimes - The mercy of Lord Caitanya - Cow Protection & Vegetarian Living - Adventures of Lord Rama - Cleanliness - The Appearance of Lord Jagannath - Festivals of India - Part One - Heroes from the Vedas - Festivals of India - Part One (As given in Mukunda Mukunda Class (Age 6-7 years) Madhava Class (Age 8-9 years) Class) - Vaishnava Behavior - The Material World & Spiritual sky - Animals in the Vedas - Introduction t- Bhagavad Gita - Lord Caitanya’s Childhood Pastimes - His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta - Adventures of Lord Rama Swami Prabhupada No. Course Levels/ Age Group No. of Lessons 2. Bhakti-kaisora Certificate (Four Levels : 11-14 years) 25 sessions per year at 1 hour per week 2. Bhakti-kaisora Certificate Contents of the Gita Summarized Gopinath Class (Age 13-14 years) - Preaching is the Essence - Prabhupada’s - The Four Pillars of Religion Syamasundara Class (Age 10 -11 years) Mission - Stories from the Srimad Bhagavatam - Coming Back - Reincarnation and Cycle of Birth - Vegetarianism and a Non Violent World - Prayer & Death - The Vedic View - Is There Life After Death? - The Nine Processes of Devotional Service - Prayer Govinda Class (Age 12-13 years) - Vaishnava Saints - The Six Goswamis of Vrndavan - Vaishnava Behavior Children’s Course Includes: - Festivals of India - Part Two (As given in Giridhari - The Pastimes of Lord Krishna - Dramas Class) - The Nine Islands of Navadwip - Games - Media Madness - Rhymes Madan Mohan Class (Age 11-12 years) - Festivals of India - Part One (As given in Mukunda and other exciting educational - What Makes Someone Bhagavan? Class) tools for ages 2 to 18. - Bhagavad Gita As It Is - Chapter Two,

10 • BHAKTIVEDANTA JOURNAL 2010 Courses Offered For Adults All classes are part-time and are of one hour minimum duration each. This format attracts those who hold regular jobs, professionals, businessmen, students and even house-wives. It is also convenient for devotees residing in temples, who can study without neglecting their regular temple services. No. Course/ Details Duration No. Of Lessons 1. Bhakti-sadacara Certificate (For Beginners) 1 Year Course 30 weeks at 1.5 hours per week Module 1: Science of Self Realization Module 2: Vaisnava Etiquette Module 3: Spritiual Master and Disciple

MODULE ONE: THE SCIENCE OF SELF REALIZATION • 10 weeks at 1.5 hour per week • Text: The Science of Self Realization • Study notes will be provided In this text you will discover the timeless science that great teachers have spoken for millenia. The Science of Self Realization opens up the secrets of the self within, nature, the universe and the Supreme Self within and without. Here the world’s most distinguished teacher of the science of self realization talks about meditation and practising yoga in the modern age, gaining liberation from the laws of karma, achieving super consciousness and much more. In these pages Srila Prabhupada presents the same message the great sage Vyasadeva recorded thousands of years ago, the message of India’s ancient Vedic literatures. He quotes freely and often from Bhagavad-gita, the Srimad-Bhagavatam and other classic Vedic texts. He transmits in modern English the same timeless knowledge without adulteration. In all the interviews, lectures and essays chosen from this special book, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada speaks with invigorating clarity and power. He proves just how relevant the science of self realization is to today’s world and your own life.

MODULE TWO: VAISNAVA ETIQUETTE • 15 weeks at 1.5 hour per week (Study notes will be provided) Vaisnava etiquette is the behaviour of saintly persons. Nothing can be successful without sadacara or etiquette. Every action of ours should be performed according to proper etiquette. The heart of a saintly person is free from contamination. Although one may have acquired the knowledge of all of the Vedas, if one is not practicing the proper etiquette or if he did not become a Vaisnava, then all of this knowledge which he has acquired will be lost at the time of death. Thus one can understand that Vaisnava etiquette purifies the heart and consciousness. Vaisnava etiquette involves an in-depth study of the codes of behaviour as practised by saintly persons.

SPIRITUAL MASTERS AND DISCIPLE • 5 weeks at 1.5 hour per week (Study notes will be provided) “If one understands the truth of Krishna consciousness and seriously desires to attain transcendental knowledge for the perfection of life, he can accept a spiritual master from any social status, provided the spiritual master is fully conversant with the science of Krishna. Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura also states that although one is situated as a brahmana, ksatriya, vaisya, sudra, brahmacari, vanaprastha, grhastha, or sannyasi, if he is conversant in the science of Krishna he can become a spiritual master as vartma-pradarsaka-guru, diksa-guru or siksa-guru. The spiritual master who first gives information about spiritual life is called the vartma-pradarsaka-guru, the spiritual master who initiates according to the regulations of the sastra is called the diksa-guru, and the spiritual master who gives instructions for elevation is called the siksa-guru. Factually the qualifications of a spiritual master depend on his knowledge of the science of Krishna. It does not matter whether he is a brahmana, ksatriya, sannyasi or sudra.” (Caitanya Caritamrta Adi-lila, Chapter 11, Text 128, Purport)

2. Bhakti-gita Diploma (A Credit Towards Bhakti-sastri Degree) 2 Year Course 60 weeks at 3 hours per week First Year: Second Year: Module 1 – The Yoga Ladder Module 3 – Bhagavad-gita, Chapters 7-12 Module 2 – Bhagavad-gita, Chapters 1-6 Module 4 – Bhagavad-gita, Chapters 13-18

MODULE ONE: THE YOGA LADDER • Text: Bhagavad-gita As It Is (hardbound) • Study guide will be provided “The process of linking oneself with the Supreme is called yoga. It may be compared to a ladder for attaining the topmost spiritual realization. This ladder begins from the lowest material condition of the living entity and rises up to perfect self-realization in pure spiritual life. According to various elevations, different parts of the ladder are known by different names. But all in all, the complete ladder is called yoga and may be divided into three parts, namely jnanayoga, dhyana-yoga and bhakti-yoga. The beginning of the ladder is called the yogaruruksu stage, and the highest rung is called yogarudha.” (Bhagavad-gita As It Is, Chapter 6, Verse 3, Purport)

MODULE TWO-FOUR: BHAGAVAD-GITA AS IT IS, CHAPTER 1-18 • Text: Bhagavad-gita As It Is (hardbound) • Study guide will be provided The subject of the Bhagavad-gita entails the comprehension of five basic truths. First of all, the science of God is explained and then the constitutional position of the living entities, jivas. There is Isvara, which means the controller and there are jivas, the living entities, which are controlled. Prakriti (material nature) and time (the duration of existence of the whole universe or the manifestation of material nature) and karma (activities) are also discussed. This Gitopanisad, Bhagavad-gita, the essence of all the Upanisads, is just like a cow, and Lord Krsna, who is famous as a cowherd boy, is milking this cow. Arjuna is just like a calf, and learned scholars and pure devotees are to drink the nectarean milk of Bhagavad-gita.

BHAKTIVEDANTA JOURNAL 2010• 11 Courses Offered For Adults

No. Course/ Details Duration No. Of Lessons 3. Bhakti-sastri Degree 3 Year Course 105 weeks at 3 hours per week First Year: Second Year: Third Year: Module 1 – Nectar of Devotion Module 3 – Sri Isopanisad Module 5 – Training: Memorization of Verses Module 2 – Nectar of Instruction Module 4 – Bhagavad-gita Overview Module 6 – Overall Revision, Homework Assignments and Final Examinations MODULE ONE: NECTAR OF DEVOTION The Nectar of Devotion - is a summary of Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu which was written in over five hundred years ago by Srila Rupa Goswami, one of our predecessor teachers. The 523 page book teaches us the science of loving every living entity perfectly in relation to developing our innate for the Supreme.

MODULE TWO: NECTAR OF INSTRUCTION The Nectar of Instruction - is a compact guidebook of how to choose a spiritual guide, how to practice yoga and even where to live for progressive spiritual advancement. The 130 page book with eleven verses was written in sanskrit by Srila Rupa Goswami.

MODULE THREE: SRI ISOPANISAD Sri Isopanisad - discusses personality as the solid foundation and unifying principle of our existence. This 142 page book with its eighteen mantras is the most confidential of the 108 Upanisads.

MODULE FOUR: BHAGAVAD-GITA AS IT IS - OVERVIEW Bhagavad-gita is universally renown as the jewel of Vedic spiritual wisdom and the essence of the Upanisads. This 1047 page book with seven-hundred verses provide a definitive guide to the science of self realisation. This work discusses man’s essential nature, his environment and his relationship with the Supreme.

4. Bhakti-vaibhava Degree 8 Year Course 280 Weeks at 2 hours per week Srimad-Bhagavatam Overview - Cantos 1 to 6

“Srimad-Bhagavatam is the desire tree of Vedic wisdom. Veda itself means “the aggregate of knowledge.” And whatever knowledge is required for human society is perfectly presented in Srimad-Bhagavatam. There are different branches of knowledge in the Vedic writings, including sociology, politics, medicine and military art. All these and other branches of knowledge are perfectly described in the Vedas. So, as far as spiritual knowledge is concerned, that is also perfectly described there, and Srimad-Bhagavatam is considered to be the ripened fruit of this desire-fulfilling tree of the Vedas. A tree is honored by the production of its fruit. For example, a mango tree is considered very valuable because it produces the king of all fruits, the mango. When the mango fruit becomes ripened it is the greatest gift of that tree, and Srimad-Bhagavatam is similarly held to be the ripened fruit of the Vedic tree. And as ripened fruit becomes more relishable when first touched by the beak of a parrot, or suka, Srimad-Bhagavatam has become more relishable by being delivered through the transcendental mouth of Sukadeva Gosvami.” (From Nectar Of Devotion: Recitation of Srimad-Bhagavatam Among Devotees)

In the Srimad-Bhagavatam ten subjects are described: (1) the creation of the ingredients of the cosmos, (2) the creations of , (3) the maintenance of the creation, (4) special favor given to the faithful, (5) impetuses for activity, (6) prescribed duties for law-abiding men, (7) a description of the incarnations of the Lord, (8) the winding up of the creation, (9) liberation from gross and subtle material existence, and (10) the ultimate shelter, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

Future Courses:

5 Bhakti-vedanta Degree: Srimad-Bhagavatam (Cantos 7 to 12) 6. Bhakti-sarvabhauma: Caitanya-caritamrta (9 Volumes)

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